Man, what a day! I swear, Hengoed is wild. Like, who knew this little town could throw so much at ya? So, I woke up, right? Sun’s shining, birds chirping, and I’m like, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
First off, I hit up the local café on High Street. You know, the one with the weird name? “Brewed Awakening” or something. I’m thinking, “Gimme a latte, extra shot.” But the barista? Total grump. Like, dude, it’s 8 AM. Smile a bit! Anyway, I get my drink, and it’s like they used a salt shaker instead of sugar. Ugh! I’m like, “What’s this? A salt latte?”
So, I’m walking down the street, right? Passing by the old church on Church Street. It’s all gothic and stuff, kinda creepy. I’m just minding my own business when I see this old lady. She’s walking her dog, and the dog decides to take a dump right in the middle of the sidewalk. Classic! I’m laughing, but then she looks at me like I’m the problem. Like, lady, I didn’t train your dog!
Then, I head over to the park. It’s called Parc Cwm Darran or something. Beautiful place, honestly. I’m just chilling on a bench, enjoying the view. But then, outta nowhere, this kid runs by, playing tag or whatever, and BOOM! He crashes into me. I spill my latte all over my shirt. Great. Just great. Now I smell like a coffee shop explosion.
I’m fuming, but then I see the kid’s face. He’s all wide-eyed and apologetic. I can’t stay mad. Kids are just too cute sometimes. So, I’m like, “It’s cool, mate. Just don’t run me over next time, yeah?” He grins and runs off. Kids, man. They’re a trip.
After that, I decide to hit up the local market on the weekend. It’s buzzing! Stalls everywhere, people chatting, and the smell of food wafting through the air. I’m in heaven. I grab some fresh produce, and this guy selling homemade pies catches my eye. I’m like, “Yo, what’s the best pie?” He goes on about his apple pie like it’s the holy grail. I’m sold.
But then, as I’m munching on this pie, I see a group of teens on the other side of the street. They’re all laughing and taking selfies. I’m thinking, “Man, I wish I was that carefree.” But then, one of them trips and falls right into a puddle. I can’t help it—I burst out laughing. Karma, right?
As the day goes on, I’m feeling all sorts of emotions. Happy, annoyed, surprised. Hengoed is like a rollercoaster. I decide to take a stroll down the main road, and I pass by the old cinema. It’s closed, but I remember watching a movie there ages ago. Good times.
Then, I bump into an old mate from school. We start chatting, and he tells me he’s moving to Cardiff. I’m like, “Dude, why?” He says he needs a change. I get it, but still, it’s a bummer. Hengoed’s got its charm, ya know?
By the time I head home, I’m exhausted. My shirt’s still stained, my hair’s a mess, and I’ve got pie crumbs everywhere. But honestly? I wouldn’t trade today for anything. Hengoed, you crazy little town, you’ve got my heart.
So, yeah, that was my day. Full of ups and downs, laughter and spills. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!